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by quenix 1827 days ago
I'm not sure I understand this. Humor generally doesn't "contribute to a discussion"—it's purely that, humorous. I'm not sure how OP's comment contributes any less than any other joke one could have made.
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Really clever humor can entertain and educate, although admittedly it’s rare.

The most common sentiment I see when people attempt cheap jokes is that Reddit is a more appropriate forum.